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Yes, both of them is autoimmune disease.
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What is known now about accelerated aging?
Accelerated aging…any connections…?1. progeria(s)2. Alzheimer’s3. Sociopathy4. Autism5. Asperger’s6. Fragile X7. ADD & ADHD8. Failure to thrive9. Down’s Syndrome10. Cerebral Palsy11. Werner’s Syndrome (a segmental progeria)12. Autoimmune diseases (Scleraderma, etc.)
Can adults get Progeria?
No, adults can't get progeria, progeria is in the genes, so the person will be immediatly affected with it, you don't see adults with progeria, because most people with progeria die before they turn 13
How much is medicines or hospitals for people with achondroplasia?
There are no medications for achondroplasia
How is achondroplasia diagnosed?
whats the name of the test that diagnoses achondroplasia
Did Tom Cruise have progeria?
No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.
Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is autosomal dominant.
Do Ellie Simmonds parents have achondroplasia?
no Ellie Simmonds parents has not got achondroplasia
Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?
Progeria is caused by a dominant mutation in the LMNA gene. It is a rare genetic disorder that results in accelerated aging in children.
Has anyone survives progeria?
The oldest person recorded with Progeria, was 21.
Are there been any new genetic treatments to treat progeria?
There is no treatment for progeria. That is genetic aberration and not a disease.
Is achondroplasia hereditary?
yes, achondroplasia is hereditary and if one of a parent has it you have 50% chance to inheriting it.
Are people with progeria obese?
The exact opposite. Children with Progeria are extremely skinny.
